Against His Will
Against His Will is what happens when a decade of nagging finally pays off—and a reluctant comedian husband is dragged into the podcast spotlight.
Hosted by married comedians Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the show is recorded from the comfort of their Las Vegas home. Delivered with sharp tongues and zero filter, it dives into the chaos of life on and off the stage—from brutally honest takes on the comedy grind to the kind of relationship banter that probably should’ve stayed private.
They break down bizarre Las Vegas headlines that feel too weird to be real (but somehow always are), and dig up old, abandoned jokes to see if there’s still life left in them—or if they deserve to stay buried forever.
It’s part comedy lab, part marriage therapy, and part “how did we get here?” energy. Whether you’re into stand-up, strange news, or just listening to two funny people lovingly roast each other, Against His Will delivers the kind of unfiltered humor that only comes from years of shared history—and one very persistent spouse.
Against His Will
Latest Episodes
NDAs PF Changs and a Mini Residency
A questionable creative breakthrough, an unexpected Vegas career move, and a family dinner with very high stakes. Noah and Ester unpack another week of marriage, comedy, and questionable decisions—then head to the Jokeyard, where even a complim...
New Frames and Bad Crowds
Nothing humbles a comedian faster than someone saying, “You’re so brave.”This week, Ester and Noah recap a comedy weekend in Vegas that had them questioning everything—including whether commercial real estate might be a better career. Pl...
Vegas Sports and Oprah's Aha Show
This week, Noah reveals that Ester’s Lana Del Rey playlist is more accurate than a period-tracking app—and the conversation only gets more unhinged from there.Ester confesses to smoking again after months off w33d, Noah reveals what happ...
Ethiopian Food and an Usher Concert
This week, Ester and Noah recap a wildly eventful few days—from performing for a sold-out crowd in Dallas and discovering incredible Ethiopian food at Desta to seeing Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng’s comedy show in Las Vegas.Then, things ...
Ice cold Neighbors and Hot pilates
Ester and Noah are back on the couch and do not recap the NYC trip per Noah's request. Ester is back from Oklahoma where she unpacks a moment of "why can't this woman stop talking" Noah and Ester discuss their differences in boundaries and Noah...